A lightweight news hub to help decentralize the fediverse load: mirror and discuss headlines here so the giant instance communities aren’t a single choke-point.
Rules:
I don't believe him. Regardless of what he says, none of it has any value for society at this stage.
Social media is an addictive substrate that platforms nazis and their propaganda. It's a breeding ground for online bullying which negatively, and sometimes fatally, affects teenagers. It's helped brainwash the older generations that were never taught critical thinking skills.
Forums about topics, where people could discuss those topics, was idyllic; but opening up a "forum" that is metaphorically like putting every human in a giant open space and exposing them to rage- or terror-inducing news and limitless sdvertising, has been an abysmal experience.
Social media has unequivocally been a net failure for our species.
He's one of the most influential people in the world. What he says has enormous value regardless of if you believe him or not.